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noun al·ma·nac \ ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak , ˈal- \

Definition of almanac

1 :a publication containing astronomical and meteorological data for a given year and often including a miscellany of other information
2 :a usually annual publication containing statistical, tabular, and general information

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  1. an almanac of town news

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Origin and Etymology of almanac

Middle English almenak, from Medieval Latin almanach, probably from Arabic al-manākh the almanac

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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Definition of almanac for English Language Learners

  • : a book published every year that contains facts about the movements of the sun and moon, changes in the tides, and information of general interest

  • : a book published every year that contains detailed information on a special subject

ALMANAC Defined for Kids

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noun al·ma·nac \ ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak , ˈal- \

Definition of almanac for Students

:a book published yearly that contains facts about weather and astronomy and other general information

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